Japanese capsule hotel opens in East Sussex for guests seeking alternative budget stay
Pod Central, is based in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The venue has 16 pods to sleep in, each stacked in pairs and measuring up to 1.3m x 2.2m. Guests will receive complimentary wifi along with bedding, storage lockers, towels and USB port, plugs, reading lights, ear plugs and fans.
Eco-friendly toiletries will also be available to use on site and ther is also shared showers, toilets and hair-dryers.
Pod Central’s managing director Mia Preston has lived in the seaside town for more than 15 years. She said: “This is something new for the area, offering budget accommodation for young people, single parents, retired people – anyone looking for ‘no frills’ accommodation in a central location, whether for work, study or tourism.
“I came up with this fun idea when I was taking my son to explore universities around the country and it was difficult to find inexpensive accommodation.”
Mia Having worked in property renovation and management for several years. Mia ran a clinical aromatherapy business helping clients to unwind and destress.
Pod hotels were first made famous in Japan more than 40 years ago offering cheap, basic overnight accommodation for guests that are commonly made from wood, metal, plastic or fibreglass.
